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Prospective Students

"...Queen's Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering are such unique and fantastic programs - there is no substitute for actual hands-on learning. One thing I really love about our program is how bonded our class is - I attribute this to our field trips. It starts with Field Methods, where we bond in the ditch, in the rain, over stereonets and over maps. It then amplifies at Field School, one of the hardest and most rewarding university experiences I've ever had."

-Caitlin Rush (Sci '12)

Why Choose Geology at Queen's?

Queen’s Geology is a unique department in that it offers programs in both Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering.

Queen's has one of the largest dedicated geology departments in Canada. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including an X-ray Diffraction and Clay Mineral Lab, a Computational Geomechanics Lab, and Stable Isotope and ICP/MS Lab to name a few. For a complete list of facilities and services offered by the department visit the facilities & services webpage.

We are a small, friendly department. You will get to know your classmates and professors well and have a say in program and departmental governance.

There are many opportunities at the undergraduate level for gaining field experience. These opportunities allow students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom in a real world setting and help them secure a job during the summer months and after graduation. Most students in the department gain over 240 hours of experience on various field trips.

Job Opportunities

Job opportunities available to our graduates are numerous. Depending on your chosen path, here are some sample careers: (Please note this is not an exhaustive list as there are many other careers available)

Geophysics and Rock Mechanics Manager

Environmental Geologist

Paleontologist

Mineral Exploration Operation Director

Mineral Exploration Project Manager

Ground Control Engineer

Gemologist

Prospector

GIS Specialist

Exploration Geologist

Manager of Geophysical Research

Survey Geologist

Minerals Processing Technician

Geo-instrumentation Engineer

Mine Geologist

Exploration Geologist

Site Cost Controller

Marine Geologist

Nuclear Waste Disposal

Senior Research Advisor

Environmental Technician

Museum Curator

Paleobiologist

Applied Mineralogist

Vice President- Exploration

Geomechanics Engineer

University Professor

GeoEnvironmental Engineer

Hydrogeologist

Teacher

Computer Systems Manager

Engineering Geologist

Project Engineer

Mineral Exploration Geologist

Chief Research Scientist

Geothermal Exploration Manager

City Environmental Manager

Research and Development Engineer

Regional R & D Manager

Economic Geologist

Groundwater Engineer

Production Geologist

Buyer

Geotechincal Engineer

Canadian Sales Manager

Want to see what Field School is all about? Check out last year's trip!

If you would like additional information about our undergraduate programs, please contact the Undergraduate Assistant Larke Zarichny.